West Ham have been linked with what would at this stage in proceedings would be a very late swoop for PSG midfielder Idrissa Gueye.
The former Everton man has been of interest to a host of Premier League clubs but it is the Hammers who could land the 31-year-old in the final hours of the transfer window.
With a proven track record in England from his time on Merseyside, you may have suspected that the general consensus amongst Irons fans was one of welcoming the possible move with open arms.
However, with a striker still very much top of the wishlist, the possibility of signing an out and out defensive midfielder with barely any career goals hasn’t captured the imagination as it might’ve in normal circumstances.
We’ve put together a pick of the best reactions from social media…
Twitter: @Sport_Witness 32 this year, why. just why. (@NthnFrnkln)
Twitter: @Sport_Witness @DeccersTekkers Can he play upfront? (@tityboi86)
Twitter: @WestHam_Central @ExWHUemployee It’s not happening sadly. Nothing will happen. Lingardinho can play striker cm and… https://t.co/Mchas3nat6 (@da72287807)
Twitter: @WestHam_Central Still no striker
(@TalkinWestHam)
There were some positive relations…
Twitter: Would 100% love him at West Ham
https://t.co/hyn0oeYWEC (@1bbyWHU)
Twitter: Please happen he’s class x https://t.co/hyn0oeYWEC (@1bbyWHU)
